Otani told Yamamoto, “If there’s something you don’t understand, just ask me.” Pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s words to pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was aiming to transfer to the major leagues, have become a hot topic. During a meeting with the Dodgers, Yamamoto received advice from Ohtani, “If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask.” Fans also … Read more
Trout and Judge, who have the highest contract value other than Otani, have the least experience in the world. The 10-year, $700 million (approximately 99.6 billion yen) contract that pitcher Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers is not only the largest contract in MLB history, but also the largest in North American sports history. In … Read more
Dodgers right-hander Kelly’s wife reports on Instagram It was a gift from Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani and I couldn’t help but do a double take. Ashley, the wife of Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly, updated her Instagram on the 23rd (24th Japan time). She reported that in return for her husband giving Otani his uniform number … Read more
Dodgers: “Revenue will increase by 15 billion yen to 20 billion yen annually” Is pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year contract worth $700 million (approximately 101.5 billion yen) profitable for the Dodgers? According to an estimate released on the 22nd by Professor Emeritus Katsuhiro Miyamoto of Kansai University, even if the Dodgers pay an average of $70 … Read more
Glasnow looks back on the “recruitment video” from Shohei Otani Pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who was traded to the Dodgers, appeared on the American podcast program “Foul Territory” on the 19th (20th Japan time). When asked about the “recruitment video” sent by his colleague, pitcher Shohei Ohtani, during transfer negotiations, he answered, “It’s a cool thing. … Read more
Shohei Ohtani’s large-scale contract will “raise the standard throughout the league” With the decision of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who was a free agent from the Angels, to transfer to the Dodgers, the major league market may start to move significantly. His contract, worth a total of $700 million (approximately 101.5 billion yen), has a huge … Read more
It was expected that the transfer market would accelerate once Otani’s departure was decided… Pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who was a free agent from the Angels, announced on his Instagram on the 9th (10th Japan time) that he had agreed to a contract with the Dodgers. Several US media outlets predict that the transfer market will … Read more
Reporter Heyman emphasizes that right elbow surgery has no effect Various rumors are flying around regarding the departure of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who became a free agent from the Angels. John Heyman, a reporter for the American newspaper “New York Post,” suggested that he might leave Shintenchi within a year. [PR]Who made this year’s Central … Read more
Local newspaper emphasizes that Dodgers are the most likely team, “They can offer everything” The departure of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who is a free agent from the Angels, has been a hot topic every day. The Angels, who have been with him for six years, have been in heated negotiations since the season, but local … Read more
Mr. Scott Boras, who is in charge of Masanao Yoshida and Shintaro Fujinami Scott Boras, who is known as a “smart agent” and has represented many major leaguers and Japanese players such as Masanao Yoshida and Shintaro Fujinami, spoke to the press at a GM conference being held in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. I responded. Regarding … Read more